Publications by authors named "Tomomi Ishikawa-Tanaka"
Background: The benefits of dietary protein restriction in CKD remain unclear, largely due to inadequate adherence in most clinical trials. We examined whether low-protein rice (LPR) previously developed to reduce the protein content of rice, a major staple food, would help improve adherence to dietary protein restriction.
Methods: This open-label, multicenter, randomized, controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of LPR use for reducing dietary protein intake (DPI) in patients with CKD stages G3aA2-G4.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates blood glucose (BG) variability in hemodialysis patients with type 2 diabetes and the effects of DPP-4 inhibitors using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
- It compares BG profiles between patients taking DPP-4 inhibitors and those not, using a linear mixed-effects model for analysis.
- Results indicate that DPP-4 inhibitors help stabilize BG levels during hemodialysis and reduce the risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia.